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Arsenal 0-1 Newcastle - May 3, 1997 (Premier League)

Part of the Magpies remarkable run into the second half of the season under Kenny Dalglish who had replaced Kevin Keegan as manager in January 1997.

Newcastle, alongside Liverpool and Arsenal, were gunning for second and this win was crucial in helping the Magpies seal it. It was United’s third win on the bounce and took them to seven unbeaten in the league.

Robbie Elliot got the only goal of the game as he put home a Darren Peacock cross. The win kept Newcastle in fourth but allowed them a chance to aim higher.

Two draws and 5-0 thumping of Nottingham Forest followed to hand United second on goal difference to Arsenal and Liverpool.

Newcastle 4-2 Arsenal - May 14, 2000 (Premier League)

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Sir Bobby Robson had guided Newcastle away from the relegation zone and took his side into this game with the pressure off.

The fans were shown a glimpse of what was to come under Robson and deservedly beat second-placed Arsenal.

Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle United - December 18, 2001

Referee Graham Poll shows Ray Parlour (far left) of Arsenal the red card for a second bookable offence during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury, London (Image: Allsport)

If anyone doubted Newcastle’s credentials, this was the game which shut-up the doubters.

The Magpies hadn’t won in the capital in four years but finished the night top of the Premier League thanks to goals from Andy O’Brien, Alan Shearer and Laurent Robert.

Arsenal fans were fuming at referee Graham Poll, who sent Ray Parlour off (Shearer tried to intervene) and awarded Newcastle a penalty.

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Newcastle 2-1 Arsenal - April 15, 2018

Matt Ritchie of Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images Europe)

The game that put the final nail in the coffin for Arsene Wenger? Not quite but it certainly wouldn’t have helped his predicament.

Alexandre Lacazette opened the scoring for Arsenal but a in-form Newcastle were determined to secure their Premier League status for next season. Ayoze Perez drew the sides level with a delightful strike 15 minutes later before Matt Ritchie grabbed the winner with 11 minutes to go, calmly firing home.

It was the three points United needed to secure safety but also a little inkling to what Benitez could do if give the backing.